ESPN critiques Jets' choice of Geno Smith over rookie Cade Klubnik
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The New York Jets face scrutiny over their decision to start veteran quarterback Geno Smith rather than rookie Cade Klubnik as training camp approaches. Following trades that brought Smith back to New York, ESPN argues that not starting Klubnik could waste an opportunity to assess his potential. This comes amid off-field concerns related to Smith, who is under investigation for an alleged altercation. The Jets selected Klubnik in the fourth round of the draft; however, his path to becoming a starter looks challenging. ESPN suggests that the Jets could benefit from exploring Klubnik's ability, as Smith has improved since his previous tenure with the team, but may not lead to long-term success.
- •Jets consider starting Geno Smith instead of rookie Cade Klubnik.
- •Concerns include a police investigation involving Smith.
- •Klubnik was drafted in the fourth round as a potential future starter.
- •ESPN questions the decision as possibly limiting the Jets' future.
- •Off-field issues complicate Smith's role with the team.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN rips Jets’ decision to start Geno Smith, suggests rookie Cade Klubnik instead
"The NFL offseason is winding down, and teams will soon report to training camp. With most of the roster-building work now in the rearview mirror, some teams have made more questionable moves than others. ESPN recently questioned the New York…
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